EgyptAir announces charter flights to Sao Paulo and a new route between Cairo and Tokyo.

 Beginning on September 12, 2023, EgyptAir will add new flights between Cairo and Tokyo Narita, extending its global network. An intriguing development is the airline's return to the Japanese market, where it hopes to meet the rising demand for travel between Egypt and Japan.The Boeing 777-300ER, known for its roomy and pleasant cabins, will be used to fly the new route....

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Global Sea Freight Director Appointed by Röhlig Logistics

 Simon Albrecht has been appointed Global Sea Freight Director by the German logistics company Röhlig Logistics, beginning July 1, 2023."Röhlig has a great reputation, and I'm looking forward to joining this global team and contributing significantly to the growth of the business. Driving network expansion by expanding our carrier portfolio and entering new markets will be one of my primary priorities. Another important objective will be to ensure that alternative fuel technologies are available...

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China boosts the number of goods train going to Europe

 China has doubled the efficiency of freight transportation by increasing the number of freight trains travelling to and from Europe.From 1 July there will be two regular goods trains every week between the important transportation hub of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, and Duisburg, Germany.In 2022, China unveiled a weekly, uniform freight train schedule to and from E...

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As a longshoring lockout or strike looms, BC ports face an uncertain future.

 With 72 hours' notice, thousands of longshore workers in British Columbia and the BC Maritime Employers Association are now free to strike or lock out employees at any moment, with potentially serious repercussions.The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a federal agency that provides conflict resolution to employees in significant economic sectors, continues to assist the parties' negotiators in their meetings.Indeed, ports around the coast of British Columbia are important industries.The...

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New Facilities for Cargo Partner in China

With the acquisition of four additional facilities, logistics company cargo-partner has continued to grow its network in China. The business, which is in process to be acquired by forwarder Nippon Express, has enlarged its Chongqing office and opened a new office in Nanjing, a new warehouse in Guangzhou, and a new pharmaceutical facility in Shanghai.  For exporters...

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IATA Cargo Hackathon will be hosted by Qatar Airways Cargo

From November 24 to November 26 in Doha, Qatar Airways Cargo will serve as the venue for the subsequent IATA One Record Hackathon. The hackathon is a 24-hour event that brings together groups of developers to collaborate on creative answers to business problems. The winners get the chance to discuss and explain their solutions to the industry. Solutions are presented...

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Cathay Pacific anticipates fierce cargo competition this summer

Over the summer, Cathay Pacific anticipates a more competitive air cargo market and will increase the number of freighter flights it operates to North America. Lavinia Lau, the company's chief customer and commercial officer, announced that additional freighter flights to Toronto and Miami would be added over the summer. She noted that while the summer months are typically slower, no significant increase in demand is anticipated until the third quarter's end. "As overall cargo demand falls short...

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MOU between Silk Way West And Nippon Express

In order to better satisfy their clients and adapt more promptly to evolving supply chains, Japan's Nippon Express Holdings and Silk Way West Airlines, based in Azerbaijan, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). With weekly flights between Baku and Kansai International airport since 2018, Silk Way West Airlines has been serving the Japanese market. The deal will enhance that presence. The airline said the agreement with Nippon would enable it to "play an increasingly important...

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By establishing a subsidiary in Brazil, Röhlig Logistics expands its global network.

On January 1, 2023, a new subsidiary of the owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics was established in So Paulo, Brazil, therefore extending its global reach. Brazil, which has the largest economy in Latin America, has a lot of room for expansion. This is especially true for the world's most populated city, So Paulo, which has grown to become the nation's main economic powerhouse, according to Ulrike Baum, Chief Human Resource Officer and member of Röhlig Logistics' Global Executive Board....

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